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11 May 2016

LCCI welcome withdrawal of City Hall objections to London City Airport Expansion

Following the news that new Mayor Sadiq Khan has withdrawn City Hall objections to the airport buying land needed for expansion from the GLA, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has welcomed the decision.

5 May 2016

LCCI encourages businesses to make the most out of Iran trading opportunities with "ask the expert" event

Business have heard about opportunities to trade with Iran in a post sanctions era at an event held by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) with the Rt Hon Jack Straw as the key note speaker.

28 Apr 2016

One week to go - new Mayor must follow-through on promises

With just one week to go until the new Mayor of London is elected, the London Chamber of Commerce is calling for the winning candidate to pledge to follow through on their promises to London businesses.

20 Apr 2016

Focus on what really matters and fix the housing crisis says London Chamber

With just two weeks to go until the new Mayor of London is elected, the London Chamber of Commerce is renewing its calls for the candidates to listen to what really matters to London businesses.

6 Apr 2016

London businesses wary despite strong performance

London businesses need a confidence boost after a new survey found low expectations despite some signs of growth.

22 Mar 2016

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry says no lorry ban without a plan

With Mayoral candidates floating the potential for a morning peak-hour lorry ban, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said the new Mayor should not rush towards a populist ban.

10 Mar 2016

Who can be the Mayor to make London better for business?

As the Mayoral candidates prepare to take part in the London Business hustings tonight in Canary Wharf, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has published its latest polling on the Mayoral race.

25 Feb 2016

Chief Secretary to the Treasury addresses LCCI on government's spending priorities

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, the Rt Hon Greg Hands MP, today addressed London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) members as guest speaker at a breakfast briefing event hosted by the Goring Hotel.

26 Jan 2016

100 days to go: the new Mayor can make London even better for business

With 100 days to go until voters head to the polls in the London mayoral elections, the capital's most representative business organisation has published a 20-step agenda.

25 Jan 2016

Mayoral debate: Why should I be Mayor of London Tomorrow?

As London counts down towards the Mayoral Election on 5 May 2016 the main candidates will tonight debate what they would do to maintain London's status as a leading world city.

21 Jan 2016

LCCI in support of rail devolution

LCCI research shows that delays cancellations and overcrowding on commuter train services outside of the Underground and Overground network are one of the top transport issues affecting businesses.

11 Jan 2016

Tube strikes bad for business

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Chief Executive Colin Stanbridge has said news of further strikes on the underground is a blow to Londoners and bad for business.